Join Motive as a Senior Payroll Analyst to manage U.S. and international payroll operations in a fully remote role.
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Joblaze summary
The Senior Payroll Analyst at Motive is responsible for managing end-to-end payroll processes for U.S. and Canadian employees, while also supporting international payroll operations. This role requires expertise in ADP systems, payroll accounting, and general ledger reporting, along with strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Ideal candidates will have 5–7 years of payroll experience and the ability to collaborate effectively across HR and Finance teams. Motive emphasizes a diverse workplace and values process improvement and compliance in payroll operations.
Quick facts
- Is the Senior Payroll Analyst role remote?
- Yes — Motive lists this as a fully remote position.
- How much experience is required?
- 5–7 years of relevant experience for this Senior Payroll Analyst role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: ADP, Excel.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Motive targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Senior Payroll Analyst role at Motive.
From the original posting
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Sr. Payroll Analyst with 5–7 years of expertise in processing both U.S. and international payroll operations. The ideal candidate will have solid experience with ADP systems, payroll accounting, and general ledger reporting. This role requires a detail-oriented professional who can ensure accurate payroll processing, compliance, and financial reconciliation across multiple jurisdictions. The Sr. Payroll Analyst will act as a key liaison between HR, Finance, and external payroll providers to drive process improvements and deliver timely, accurate payrolls.
What You'll Do:
- Process and administer end-to-end semi-monthly payroll for the US and Canadian Employees, and provide backup support for international payrolls (Mexico, and the UK).
- Review payroll data, timesheets, and system inputs to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Respond to employee inquiries and provide resolution for payroll issues
- Support the Accounting Team with payroll GL inquiries; prepare, review, and reconcile payroll-related journal entries and reports.
- Generate payroll reports for partners and stakeholders, including tax, benefits, overtime, and other payroll-related metrics.
- Support year-end processes such as W-2 distribution, international tax filings, and statutory reporting.
- Assist with processing RSU transactions and equity-related payroll items within ADP.
- Partner with HR and Finance teams globally to streamline payroll operations and identify opportunities for automation and efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations as well as international labor and tax requirements.
- Respond to employee payroll inquiries and provide timely resolution while maintaining a high level of customer service.
What We're Looking For:
- 5–7 years of payroll experience with hands-on exposure to both U.S. and international payrolls.
- Strong working knowledge of ADP systems (Workforce Now or equivalent).
- Practical experience with general ledger reconciliations, accounting processes, and payroll reporting.
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, reconciliations) and familiarity with payroll reporting tools.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with Workday or other HCM platforms integrated with ADP.
- Exposure to international payroll systems, vendor management, or mobility-related tax/payroll considerations.
- Knowledge of equity payroll processes including RSUs and stock-related transactions.
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